22 [CAN1A] CanadianAdmiral Members 55 posts 12,158 battles Report post #1 Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) So I just bought the Tier 7 Gneisenau this morning (I researched her as soon as I could with the XP from my Bayern, and was at a reduced price, I said why not xD) and then took her out for a spin. This happened...I definitely think she's going to be a keeper once I get her fully upgraded. Personal Score: Team Score: Detailed Report: Credits: Edited October 2, 2016 by CanadianAdmiral 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
370 MexicanPanda Beta Testers 1,529 posts 1,148 battles Report post #2 Posted October 1, 2016 Congrats on the excellent maiden voyage! Today seems to be a good day for maiden voyages for battleships. Got an Arizona today, and got a 'Kraken Unleashed' with it. On a related note, do you know how the Gneisenau compared to her sister ship? I recently saw some videos of the Scharnhorst doing some really great things, and since I missed my chance to buy her, I was wonder how the Gneisenau compared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,523 Stauffenberg44 Members 4,335 posts 10,761 battles Report post #3 Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Congrats on the excellent maiden voyage! Today seems to be a good day for maiden voyages for battleships. Got an Arizona today, and got a 'Kraken Unleashed' with it. On a related note, do you know how the Gneisenau compared to her sister ship? I recently saw some videos of the Scharnhorst doing some really great things, and since I missed my chance to buy her, I was wonder how the Gneisenau compared. I have both and like them both, no favourite yet. Both keepers I expect. WhiteMouse has a fine review of the Scharnhorst: http://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/90435-premium-ship-review-scharnhorst/ EDIT: And congrats to the Canuck from another Canuck. Edited October 1, 2016 by Stauffenberg44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78 manavdharma Beta Testers 973 posts 2,500 battles Report post #4 Posted October 1, 2016 I realized that many people do very well in WoWS when they wake up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13 [BORK] TheBlueFalconer Beta Testers 7 posts 5,526 battles Report post #5 Posted October 1, 2016 If you like the Gneisenau you're going to love the Bismarck. 2 extra guns really helps with the dispersion issues (although does not completely eliminate them, Bismarck still gets derpy dispersion sometimes) and the secondaries paired with the best hydro acoustic in the game more than make up for the her lack of torpedoes. Not to say that if you like the Gneisenau that you shouldn't keep her but the Bismarck is easily one of the most entertaining ships I've ever played. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
134 TheOssifrage Members 848 posts 7,257 battles Report post #6 Posted October 2, 2016 You had a far more auspicious start than I did. First game in my brand new, kitted battleship, and my game crashes. The first game and first win, wasted on a game where I got 4 xp. I didn't do that great in my second game, partially because I was still learning the ropes, and partially because I was still annoyed at my computer for being so rubbish. On the Gnes, she's a good, mobile ship, but I found myself wishing the guns reloaded a little bit faster to counter their poor dispersion, and the rudder shift time and turning radius and speed aren't great. The belt armour and straight line speed are excellent, and the secondary / AA / torpedo batteries are mighty useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 6,337 battles Report post #7 Posted October 2, 2016 If you like the Gneisenau you're going to love the Bismarck. 2 extra guns really helps with the dispersion issues (although does not completely eliminate them, Bismarck still gets derpy dispersion sometimes) and the secondaries paired with the best hydro acoustic in the game more than make up for the her lack of torpedoes. Not to say that if you like the Gneisenau that you shouldn't keep her but the Bismarck is easily one of the most entertaining ships I've ever played. That name man. It tickles me, take a +1 just because. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,022 Gabriel_LXIX Members 2,518 posts Report post #8 Posted October 2, 2016 I too am pleasantly surprised by Gnes, My damage/battle is probably going to be lower than with Colorado and her 16" guns but the Gnes is certainly more fun, looking to swoop in and torp other BBs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
22 [CAN1A] CanadianAdmiral Members 55 posts 12,158 battles Report post #9 Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) My current plan is fully upgrading the Gneisenau and using her to get the required damages for the ARP Nachi mission. Long-term I do want to keep her in my fleet in order to troll enemy BBs with my torps (had a match in her yesterday afternoon where I torped a Gnevny from 3 km away and only took 2 of his 6 torps in return xD) I did keep my Bayern in my fleet, and I'm planning to stop at the Bismarck. One of my Bismarck battles on the test server...those glorious 10.6 km secondaries Edited October 2, 2016 by CanadianAdmiral Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
977 [HINON] giovybez Members 3,381 posts 33,281 battles Report post #10 Posted October 2, 2016 very nice work, her dispersion can be a pain sometimes but overall she is a nice ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,471 [SALVO] Dr_Venture Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 6,610 posts 7,430 battles Report post #11 Posted October 2, 2016 I love the Ginny....upgraded with a good CO....she's swell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 Avenger2040 Members 124 posts Report post #12 Posted October 2, 2016 Gneisenau is a great ship when RNG is with you, she can tank tons of damage and deal a huge number of damage as well, I keep mine and will always keep her, I'm still surprise to see that some players still don't know that this ship got torps and goes close range to brawl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13 [BORK] TheBlueFalconer Beta Testers 7 posts 5,526 battles Report post #13 Posted October 3, 2016 That name man. It tickles me, take a +1 just because. It's a tough job but someone has to do it ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32 [SFT] Serge_SC Members 317 posts 7,399 battles Report post #14 Posted October 3, 2016 On a related note, do you know how the Gneisenau compared to her sister ship? I recently saw some videos of the Scharnhorst doing some really great things, and since I missed my chance to buy her, I was wonder how the Gneisenau compared. Personally, I much prefer the Scharnhorst over the Gneisenau. The faster guns with a lesser punch are frustrating sometimes, but it suits my playstyle better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 6,337 battles Report post #15 Posted October 3, 2016 I haven't rolled out Gneisenau yet, UT this weekend I'll probably get cracking on retraining her skipper then start grinding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
109 [CWGC] Summon3r Members 848 posts 2,977 battles Report post #16 Posted October 3, 2016 the gneisenau is made pure winium and funium. the first time i have finished a grind and wished it wasnt over yet. that said Bismarck is just awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,153 [ARGSY] centarina Members 10,326 posts 16,228 battles Report post #17 Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Gneis isn't bad, but you do lack alpha dmg. have to play patient game, with opportune charge. I am glad to be done with the grind to bismarck. gneis is still in my port, as is bayern.. Edited October 3, 2016 by centarina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123 [RS] Paulo2011 Members 378 posts 22,723 battles Report post #18 Posted October 3, 2016 LOL, awesome first game and well done. Mine was a disaster. I was backing up a cap when I got an emergency phone call and had to run out of the house. Came back four hours later and just shook my head in disgust. Two people had messaged me accusing me of being a Bot...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32 [SFT] Serge_SC Members 317 posts 7,399 battles Report post #19 Posted October 3, 2016 the gneisenau is made pure winium and funium. the first time i have finished a grind and wished it wasnt over yet. that said Bismarck is just awesome I might be the minority then. That, or I forgot my sacrifice for RNGsus... On the other hand, Scharnhorst? Damn that thing is a beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
979 [KILL] WES_HoundDog Members 1,535 posts 15,995 battles Report post #20 Posted October 3, 2016 Every time I fire I'm disappointed at the number of shells and dispersion. It seems like I never hit. But when she does she pens very nicely. As poor as the guns seem, she's performed remarkable well for me in the few games I've played. Better damage then a typically get out of a bb. Plus those nice torps when a BB wants to rumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
